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With each edition of our Magazine, book reviews are sought directly from our Young Australian Readers. This is  co-ordinated by Meredith Costain and other contributers throughout the year. We hope you find the Reviews valuable when selecting your next book.

If you’d like a book reviewed or to contribute your own book review, then feel free to contact us.

Read at Your Own Risk
Review by Rosie, Year 4
8/10
The Clockwork Conspiracy
Review by Paige, Year 6
9/10
Pablo and Splash
Review by Freddie, Year 3
9/10
Hi from Outer Space
Review by Ishika, Year 6
9/10
Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake?
Review by Enya, Grade 4
8/10
Zoom
Review by Luella, Year 3
9/10
Borderlands – Riding the Slipstream
Review by Kristina Waterman
/10
Beneath the Trees
Review by Eva, Year 6
9/10
Ella Diaries Super Special: Goal Power
Review by Eden, Year 6
10/10
Football Legends: Sam Kerr
Review by Abigail, Year 6
9/10
Hairy Holes
Review by Ailish, Year 5
9/10
MerTales: The Great Treasure Hunt
Review by Elka, Year 6
9/10

Latest Edition

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Edition 3 - 2024

Latest Writing Entry

Unthanked

By Mingze 
- nsw
A museum janitor, Sweeping the floor, At eight o’clock at night With a dim torchlight. The light of...
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 |  middle

Latest Art Entry

Bloomin’ Lovely

By Annabelle Gervaise 
- nsw
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 |  junior

In Memory of Rob Leonard, Our Founder

It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors, staff, and myself from the Children’s Charity Network must inform you of the passing of our founder, Mr Rob Leonard, following a 14-month battle with Cancer. We pass our condolences to Rob’s friends and family at this terrible time.

Rob was a wonderful, caring man with a passion for service and charity. His vision to influence young Australians through literacy 25 years ago has impacted thousands, who will all be saddened by this news. In honour of Rob, I look forward to growing his vision and continuing to advocate for the value of literacy and arts.

Please take a moment to reflect upon Rob’s impact on you, and remember his uncompromising belief in the power of Art and Writing.

Rob, you will be truly missed but never far away from our thoughts. 

May Rob’s memory be a blessing.

Jason Woods
Children’s Charity Network Board and Community